Antrim County Transportation Committee

Meeting Minutes August 5, 2005

Present: Dawson, Howelman, White, Rhoads

Meeting called to order by Chairman Dawson at 9:00 a.m.

Guest: Janet Person

The purpose of Janet Person’s appearance was to discuss transportation needs between Mancelona and the park at Wetzel Lake.  After discussion, it was agreed that ACT would provide transportation between Mancelona and Wetzel Lake on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the balance of August.  This is a trial and ACT will work out the scheduling details with Janet including a flat rate for each trip beginning Thursday August 11, 2005.

Minutes of the July 8th meeting were reviewed.

Letter to Mr. Mark Landry was presented thanking him for his service and wishing him well in his retirement.

A revised authorization from MDOT was presented indicating approval to utilize $27,000 remaining from a previous contract for facility improvements.  Bids on the following items were presented: Replace the fuel card reader and tank monitoring system, replace one computer and printer, replace the main overhead garage door, and move the front entry door to avoid ice buildup.  Also, if money is remaining to replace shades on front office windows and replace overhead florescent lights. Motion by Howelman, support by Dawson to move ahead with he Directors' recommendations on the bids and use remaining money for other improvements.  All voting aye. Motion carried.

Presentation of a final agreement between Bellaire Schools and ACT to transport Special Education and

Vocational Education Students to and from Traverse City for the 05-06 school year.  Also presented was a draft agreement with Bellaire Schools to transport Childhood Center students to and from Mancelona for the 05-06 school year. Motion by Dawson, support by Howelman to proceed with both agreements All voting aye. Motion carried.

Financial reports were presented including vouchers for August, a revised FY 06 budget summary based on the Committee recommendation of $96,000 county appropriation, and a fund balance update.  Motion by Howelman, support by Dawson to approve the vouchers and reports as presented.  All voting aye.  Motion carried.

Rhoads presented an update on reduced summer hours of operation. Dispatch continues to be on a two hour per day reduction and the drivers continue on reduced schedules. Driver Larry Ager had knee replacement surgery and is projected to return September 12. Dispatcher Debbie Lull returned to work July 27.

Meadow Brook ridershjp report was presented. A total of 15 trips were completed for medical appointments in July.  The general ndership report was presented and indicates an increase of 273 riders over the same month last year.

An updated Accessibility Plan was presented. This MDOT requirement has been submitted to them.  The plan requires County Board approval.  Motion by Howelman, supported by Dawson to recommend that the County Board approve the Accessibility Plan as written.  All voting aye. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

Transportation Committee, Airport

Minutes August 5, 2005

Robert McLeod                                Gean Dawson, Chairman                                            David Howelman

Members present;       D. Howelman, G. Dawson

Others present;           J. Strehl, J. White, R. Bechtold

Absent :                       B. McLeod

Meeting opened 10:14 am

Public Comment:  None .

Airport update:  J. Strehl briefed the committee on;

            Field lights

            Hangar roof schedule

            Project closings

            Annual fly in

            Bidding on Loader

            Landscaping project

Financial Reports:

Income for July , expenses/or May & June were reviewed,  Motion by D. Howelman to accept

sales & expense reports ,  Support  G. Dawson.

Meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m.